Scotiabank

Senior DevOps Engineer

Scotiabank • $100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering roles with production responsibility.
  • Strong experience with Kafka and/or Elasticsearch in production.
  • Hands-on familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker for enterprise deployments.
  • Proficient in Linux system administration (RHEL preferred).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Skilled in scripting and automation (Python, Bash/Shell, Groovy).
  • Experienced in system performance monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.).
  • Knowledge of streaming platforms and ETL solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and operate scalable, fault-tolerant cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
  • Guide onboarding of regulatory and compliance data workloads.
  • Define CI/CD best practices and infrastructure automation.
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines for applications and infrastructure.
  • Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes.
  • Support production environments and participate in on-call rotations.
  • Monitor platform health and automate provisioning with Infrastructure as Code.

Benefits

  • Upskilling through online courses and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive rewards program with flexible vacation and sick days.
  • Community engagement opportunities for employees.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 256111

The Team

The GBME Data Platform team delivers critical data capabilities across the bank, supporting both regulatory and non-regulatory systems. The platform currently supports 100+ source systems, enabling enterprise-scale development and solutioning using modern cloud and data technologies such as GCP, Kubernetes, Kafka, Apache NiFi, Elasticsearch, and Dremio. The team plays a key role in ensuring platform stability, security, compliance, and operational excellence, while enabling rapid onboarding and modernization of data workloads.

The Role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer on the GBM Data Platform, you will provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise to design, operate, and continuously improve the bank's data platform infrastructure. This role is a senior, production-facing position with responsibility for platform onboarding, reliability, and operational support for regulatory and compliance-driven workloads.

This role includes participation in an on-call rotation supporting critical production systems outside standard business hours.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

  • Design, implement, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
  • Provide senior-level DevOps guidance for onboarding regulatory and compliance data workloads.
  • Define and promote CI/CD best practices and infrastructure automation across environments.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments.
  • Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes and Helm charts.
  • Maintain development, staging, and production environments (e.g., GKE clusters).
  • Participate in on-call rotations to provide production support, incident response, and root-cause analysis.
  • Monitor platform health using SLIs, SLOs, and proactive alerting.
  • Automate provisioning and scaling using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool.
  • Configure and maintain backup, failover, and disaster recovery strategies.


Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles with production responsibility.
  • Strong experience administering and supporting Kafka and/or Elasticsearch clusters in production environments.
  • Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes and Docker in enterprise-scale deployments.
  • Strong Linux system administration experience (RHEL preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD and automation tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash/Shell, and/or Groovy.
  • Experience monitoring and managing system performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Dynatrace.
  • Working knowledge of streaming platforms, SQL/NoSQL databases, and ETL solutions, preferably Kafka, Elasticsearch, and Apache NiFi.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills for complex production issues.
  • Experience participating in on-call rotations supporting mission-critical production systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


Preferred/Nice to have Skills

  • Experience working with GCP or other public cloud platforms.
  • Experience supporting regulatory, compliance, or audit-driven enterprise platforms.
  • Capital Markets or Banking industry experience.
  • Experience contributing to enterprise DevOps standards, patterns, or cloud adoption strategies.
  • Prior experience acting as a technical lead or mentor within a DevOps or platform team.


What's in it for you?

  • Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
  • Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

Innovative Work Environment

Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Networking and Professional Development

Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

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